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Wireless communications
The computer’s wireless communication function supports both wireless LAN and
Bluetooth devices.
Wireless LAN
The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN
standard (Revision B). It supports the following features:
◆ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11, 5.5, 2
and 1 Mbit/s.
◆ Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 GHz)
◆ Roaming over multiple channels
◆ Card Power Management
◆ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit RC4
encryption algorithm as defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs.
Wake-up on LAN does not function on a wireless LAN.
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth™ wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic
devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones.
You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth PC card
simultaneously.
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
Worldwide operation
The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2.45 GHz band, which is
license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world.
Radio links
You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is maintained
even if the devices are not within line of sight.
Wireless communications